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Avigdor Lieberman, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

U.S. says Israel's new gov't raises 'legitimate questions'

In a very laconic statement, U.S. State Department deputy spokesman says Israeli coalition will be judged by its actions.

Arrest (illustration)
Police arrest Jaffa Palestinians suspected in rape of handicapped woman

Victim says two attackers sexually assaulted her while a third filmed the incident, though police say her intellectual disability makes it difficult to determine facts of the case.

00:29 26.05.16 | 0 comments
An Israeli army post opposite to a Hamas military post on the Gaza border.
Gaza rocket strikes open area in south, drawing Israeli airstrikes

No damage or injuries reported in incident just one month after escalation saw mortar rounds from Gaza, Israeli retaliations.

03:28 26.05.16 | 0 comments
Conversion class at Beit Daniel

Court opens door to recognition of non-Orthodox conversions in Israel

Israel's top court orders the state to explain why individuals converted by Reform and Conservative rabbis in Israel are not entitled to benefits under the Law of Return.